Elvaan

The race that benefited most from the end of Tarutaru monopoly of magic was the Elvaan of San d'ria. Having formed two incredibly fearless orders of knights, the Elvaans subjugated just about the whole of the Quon continent. They destroyed beastmen strongholds, and Tarutaru villages were no match for the San d'ria knights anyhow. Sadly for them, the flood of victories came to an end when the Hume and the Galka of Bastok combined their strength and technology against them in the Second battle of Konschtat. Defeated, the proud Elvaan kingdom was unable to not bear the humiliation in peace. The result was internal turmoil and civil war. Gradually the conquered lands slipped away from their rule as well, and the Elvaans retreated to San d'ria. A strong sense of faith and pride means that the Elvaans are essentially an aristocratic race. The Elvaan trait of firm belief makes them admirable models of faith. Not only do they stay clear of questionable activities, they take great pride in their race as well. Both male and female Elvaans are known to be swordsmen of the highest order because of their strength of mind and vitality. Close to the Hume in their looks, the Elvaans usually shun the world of commerce preferring to live by the sword. Physically and mentally the Elvaans are suited to for combat roles. Elvaan Racial Traits Ability Score Racial Traits: Elvaan are very wise and physically strong, but aren't very graceful compared to other races. They gain +2 Wisdom, +2 Strength, and -2 Dexterity. Size: Elvaans are Medium creatures and thus receive no bonuses or penalties due to their size. Type: Elvaans are Humanoids with the elvaan subtype. Base Speed: Elvaans have a base speed of 30 feet. Languages: Elvaans begin play speaking Common and Elvaan. Elvaans with high Intelligence scores can choose from the following: Celestial, Draconic, Galkan, Gnoll, Goblin, Lalafell, and Orc. See the Linguistics skill page for more information about these languages.

Feat and Skill Racial Traits Keen Senses: Elvaan receive a +2 racial bonus on Perception checks. Martial Background: The Elvaan receives the Weapon Focus feat for free at first level, and may apply it to any single weapon he is proficient in. Noble Upbringing: Elvaan take great pride in their history, culture, and government. They receive a +2 bonus on Knowledge (nobility) and Knowledge (history) checks.

Offense Racial Traits Hatred: Elvaan receive a +1 bonus on attack rolls against humanoid creatures of the orc and goblin subtypes due to special training against these hated foes. Weapon Familiarity: Elvaans are proficient with longbows (including composite longbows), longswords, rapiers, and shortbows (including composite shortbows).

Senses Racial Traits Low-light Vision: An elvaan can see twice as far as a hume in starlight, moonlight, torchlight, and similar conditions of poor illumination. He retains the ability to distinguish color and detail under these conditions.

Alternate Racial Traits The following alternate racial traits may be selected in place of one or more of the standard racial traits above. Consult your GM before selecting any of these new options.

Darkvision: Though uncommon, some groups of elvaans are born with darkvision, rather than low-light vision. Elvaans with this racial trait gain darkvision with a range of 60 feet, but also gain sensitivity to light and are dazzled in areas of bright light or within the radius of a daylight spell. This racial trait replaces low-light vision. Desert Runner: Some elvaans thrive in the deepest deserts, forever roaming across burned and parched lands. Elvaans with this racial trait receive a +4 racial bonus on Constitution checks and Fortitude saves to avoid fatigue, exhaustion, or ill effects from running, forced marches, starvation, thirst, or hot or cold environments. This racial trait replaces noble upbringing. Elemental Resistance: Elvaans who dwell in the most extreme environments, from arctic wastelands to volcanic plains, develop natural resistance to the dangers of their homelands over the course of a few generations. Elvaans with this racial trait gain elemental resistance 5 to earth, fire, ice, lighting, water, or wind. This choice is made at character creation, and once made it cannot be changed. This racial trait replaces martial background. Fleet-Footed: While all elvaans are naturally lithe and agile, some also are naturally speedy and have a strong desire to rush into situations rather than worrying about looking ahead. Elvaans with this racial trait receive Run as a bonus feat and a +2 racial bonus on initiative checks. This racial trait replaces noble upbringing and martial background. Spirit of the Waters: Some elvaans have adapted to life in tune with the sea or along the reedy depths of wild rivers and lakes. They gain a +4 racial bonus on Swim checks, can always take 10 while swimming, and may choose Aquan as a bonus language. They are proficient with longspear, trident, and net. This racial trait replaces noble upbringing and weapon familiarity.

Favored Class Options The following favored class options are available to all characters of this race who have the listed favored class, and unless otherwise stated, the bonus applies each time you select the favored class reward. Archer: Add +1/3 bonus to the archers Aim bonus for attack and damage rolls. Bard: Add +1 to the bard's CMD when resisting a disarm or sunder attempt. Beastmaster: Add +1 to the beastmaster's base speed. In combat this option has no effect unless the beastmaster has selected it five times (or another increment of five). This bonus stacks with the beastmaster's movement increases. Black Mage: Add +1/2 point of earth damage to spells that deal earth damage cast by the black mage. Blue Mage: Add +1/2 bonus to Knowledge (beast lore) skill checks. Chemist: Add +1/2 to the number of bombs per day the chemist can create. Chocobo Knight: Add +1 hit point to the chocobo knight's mount. If the chocobo knight ever replaces his mount, the new mount gains these bonus hit points. Dark Knight: Add +1/4 to the number of defiles the dark knight can inflict. Dragoon: Add +1/2 bonus to Acrobatic skill checks for jumping. Engineer: Add +1/2 bonus to Craft skill checks. Fighter: Add +1 to the fighter's CMD when resisting a disarm or sunder attempt. Gunner: Add +1/3 on critical hit confirmation rolls made with firearms (maximum bonus of +5). This bonus does not stack with Critical Focus feat. Holy Knight: Add +1/2 hit point to the holy knight's lay on hands ability (whether using it to heal or harm). Knight: Add +1/6 shield bonus to armor class while the knight uses any shield. Monk: Add +1 to the monk's CMD when resisting a grapple and +1/2 to the number of stunning fists he can attempt per day.

Necromancer: Add +1 hit point or +1 skill rank to the necromancer's bone commander. If the necromancer ever replaces his bone commander, the new bone commander gains these bonus hit points or skill ranks. Red Mage: Add one spell known from the red mage spell list. This spell must be at least one level below the highest spell level the red mage can cast. Summoner: The amount of time the summoner must spend to summon his avatar is reduced by 1 round, to a minimum of 1 round. Thief: Add +1/3 on critical hit confirmation rolls made while using sneak attack (maximum bonus of +5). This does not stack with the Critical Focus feat. White Mage: Add +1/2 to the number of uses per day of the white mages cantrip class feature.